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Carya laciniosa (F)

shellbark hickory

Other common names
big shellbark
big shell-bark hickory
see morebottom shell-bark hickory
kingnut
Springfield nut
thick shell-bark hickory
western shell-bark hickory
Synonyms
Carya sulcata
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Botanical details
Family
Juglandaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Carya

Genus description

Carya are vigorous deciduous trees of handsome appearance, the large pinnate leaves colouring well in the autumn; male flowers are in catkins, females are insignificant spikes, followed by nuts, the kernels of some being edible

Name status

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